11.02.06

Core 1:

1. Go over Synonyms and Antonyms in Unit 8.
2. Revisit belief statements as genre:
   • Why is it important to outline your belief statements?
   • Brainstorm belief statements.
   • Refine belief statements with Standpoint.com
   • Write your own Belief Statement piece.

Core 2:

1. Do quick word work-outs using The Nerd Herd Big Word Book notes page.
2. What makes an analogy a good one?
   • Explore already written analogies.
   • Write your own equally complex relationships.

Core 3:

1. Go over Synonyms and Antonyms in Unit 2.
2. Discuss-On: What makes a topic worth writing about? What makes a topic not worth writing about?
   • Brainstorm topics to write essays on.
   • What is the difference between a topic and a thesis.
   • Develop example thesis statements for our topics.

Core 4:

1. Why is defending an indefensible position important?
2. Share defenses and select most persuasive performances?
3. How do indefensible positions/actions inform our understanding of the first amendment?